Braveheart 5K of NC

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A challenging 5K in Franklin, NC, where runners embrace a Braveheart theme and overall winners are knighted with a William Wallace sword.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

Embrace your inner warrior at the Braveheart 5K of NC, a uniquely themed event in Franklin. This challenging 5K course invites runners to channel William Wallace as they navigate the streets. It's known as Franklin's most demanding 5K, perfect for those who enjoy a spirited test of endurance. A special Rob Roy Fun Run is also available for younger participants. Finishers can look forward to distinct awards, including a knighting ceremony for overall winners.

What to expect

Tackle Franklin's most challenging 5K course, designed for runners who love a spirited test.
Younger runners (10 and under) can enjoy the Rob Roy Fun Run, receiving a completion certificate and goodie bag.
Overall 5K winners are knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson and awarded an engraved William Wallace sword.

Standout details

Challenging 5K course
Braveheart theme
Overall winners knighted with a sword
Rob Roy Fun Run for kids

Perks & features

Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Distances & registration

2 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

Other options
1 option · closes Jun 20, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT
1mo 18d 20h 49m left
- Rob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)
  Closes Jun 20, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT · From $16.90
5K
1 option · closes Jun 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 19d 10h 43m left
- General entry
  Closes Jun 20, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $32.80

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

This is the Annual Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy FUN! Run on June 14, 2025

Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like William Wallace (AKA Braveheart) battling the English.

Franklin's most challenging 5K course, if you like a challenge you will ♥ love ♥ this course. The 5K/Fun Run starts in front of Franklin's town hall and finishes in the parking lot of town hall.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACE PICK-UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM/ROB ROY FUN RUN (10-U) BEGINS AT 8:30AM/BRAVEHEART 5K AT 9:00AM

Awards:

All Rob Roy (10-U) finishers will receive a completion certificate and goodie bag Braveheart 5K (Age Group Winners 1st-3rd) Braveheart 5K (Overall Winners Male/Female) will be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center and presented with a William Wallace sword (engraved with Braveheart 5K Overall...) 86 East Main Street Franklin, NC